Kamagong (film)
{{short description|Philippine action drama film}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Kamagong
| image =
| caption =
| director = Carlo J. Caparas
| producer = Ramon Salvador
| screenplay = {{ubl|Carlo J. Caparas|Rene Villanueva}}
| story = Carlo J. Caparas
| starring = {{ubl|Lito Lapid|J.C. Bonnin|Ruel Vernal}}
| music = Ricky del Rosario
| cinematography = Sergio Lobo
| editing = Ike Jarlego Jr.
| studio = Viva Films
| distributor = Viva Films
| released = {{Film date|1987|2|4}}
| runtime = 105 minutes
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| gross =
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Kamagong is a 1987 Philippine action drama film written and directed by Carlo J. Caparas. The film stars Lito Lapid, J.C. Bonnin and Ruel Vernal. The film involves the use of a martial arts sport called arnis.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eelkAAAAMAAJ|last=Tiongson|first=Nicanor|title=The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989|pages=478|date=2001|publisher=A.P. Tuviera|accessdate=March 12, 2022|via=Google Books}}{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UANKAQAAMAAJ|title=South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings|pages=99|date=1993|publisher=University of Wisconsin–Madison|accessdate=March 12, 2022|via=Google Books}}{{cite web|url=http://video48.blogspot.com/2021/10/the-eighties-900-lito-lapid-jc-bonnin.html|title=The Eighties No. 900: Kamagong|website=Video 48|date=October 30, 2021|accessdate=March 12, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://tnt.abante.com.ph/pinoy-arnis-athletes-bibida-sa-kamagong-movie-ni-lapid/|last=Matining|first=Dindo|title=Pinoy arnis athletes bibida sa 'Kamagong' movie ni Lapid!|website=Abante|date=December 9, 2019|accessdate=March 12, 2022}}
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Plot
Ariel (Bonnin) perfects his skills in arnis and his idol Manuel (Lapid) made him rediscover what it takes to be a man.{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1199839/lapid-offers-lead-roles-to-ph-arnis-team-in-action-film-as-senate-commends-them-for-victory-in-30th-seag|last=Ramos|first=Christia|title=Lapid offers victorious PH Arnis players film lead roles|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=December 9, 2019|accessdate=March 12, 2022}}
Cast
- Lito Lapid as Manuel
- J.C. Bonnin as Ariel Salgado
- Eddie Garcia as Mr. Guevarra
- Ruel Vernal as Lorenzo Montero
- Mia Pratts as Belen
- Bong Dimayacyac as Melissa
- Dencio Padilla as Dencio
- Jaime Fabregas as Cenon Beltran
- Beth Bautista as Tarsila
- Julio Diaz as Emilio Salgado
- Mario Escudero as Rufo
- Sabatini Fernandez as Sutero
- Bomber Moran as Taber
- Ernie Zarate as Chavez
Animated adaptation
An anime-influenced animated adaptation of the film was announced in 2018. It will be produced by Sinag Animation Studios.{{cite web|url=https://www.wheninmanila.com/look-carlo-j-caparas-film-kamagong-turned-into-animated-series/|title=Carlo J. Caparas's Film Kamagong is Being Turned into an Animated Series!|website=When in Manila|date=June 7, 2018|accessdate=March 12, 2022}} The production was reportedly in the works in 2019, with the release of a trailer and an animated music video for its theme song "Ako'y Magwawagi" ({{translation|"I'll Win"}}). However, it experienced issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 2023, its status is currently unknown.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0494733}}
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FWkUf5dBoA Full Movie]
{{Carlo J. Caparas}}
Category:Filipino-language films
Category:Philippine action films
Category:Films directed by Carlo J. Caparas
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